Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4
Blood Oath
£153
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blood Oath | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 50.9% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £153.07 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 is better value at £153 vs £163.
For beginners: Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£153.07 vs £163.35)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £153.07)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Blood?
Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)